New Caledonia rejects independence referendum amid boycott
A referendum for New Caledonia's independence overwhelmingly failed on Sunday with 96 percent of voters electing to remain part of France amid a boycott by pro-independence supporters.
“France is more beautiful because New Caledonia chose to stay,” French President Emmanuel Macron said in a statement on Sunday, according to the The New York Times.
https://thehill.com/policy/internationa ... referendum
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Zephyr Teachout drops out of New York attorney general race
Zephyr Teachout (D) is dropping out of New York’s attorney general race after incumbent Letitia James (D) ended her own campaign for governor.
“Our campaign for NY Attorney General has always been rooted in doing the best for New Yorkers. Attorney General Letitia James is an exceptional leader and dedicated public servant,” Teachout, a law professor, said in a statement on Sunday.
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watc ... neral-race
Zephyr Teachout (D) is dropping out of New York’s attorney general race after incumbent Letitia James (D) ended her own campaign for governor.
“Our campaign for NY Attorney General has always been rooted in doing the best for New Yorkers. Attorney General Letitia James is an exceptional leader and dedicated public servant,” Teachout, a law professor, said in a statement on Sunday.
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watc ... neral-race
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REAL-LIFE DUO SPLITS
Chad Duell (Michael, GH) and Courtney Hope (Sally, Y&R), who tied the knot on October 23, have quietly called it quits. The duo got engaged earlier this year on Valentine’s Day, then had a star-studded, “Till Death”-themed wedding that was attended by a host of their co-stars. They dated for five years prior to marrying.
https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content ... uo-splits/
REAL-LIFE DUO SPLITS
Chad Duell (Michael, GH) and Courtney Hope (Sally, Y&R), who tied the knot on October 23, have quietly called it quits. The duo got engaged earlier this year on Valentine’s Day, then had a star-studded, “Till Death”-themed wedding that was attended by a host of their co-stars. They dated for five years prior to marrying.
https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content ... uo-splits/
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Belarus: Opposition leader Tikhanovsky jailed for 18 years over protests
A Belarusian opposition leader who rallied mass protests against disputed leader Alexander Lukashenko has been jailed for 18 years.
Sergei Tikhanovsky was convicted of organising riots among other charges following a trial condemned as a sham.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-59650238
A Belarusian opposition leader who rallied mass protests against disputed leader Alexander Lukashenko has been jailed for 18 years.
Sergei Tikhanovsky was convicted of organising riots among other charges following a trial condemned as a sham.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-59650238
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Devon 'Hannibal' Nicholson Banned by World Class Pro Wrestling After Stabbing Referee
Wrestler Devon "Hannibal" Nicholson has been banned by World Class Pro Wrestling after he repeatedly stabbed referee Lando Deltoro with a metal spike during an event over the weekend, per TMZ Sports.
After Nicholson defeated Carlito in the staged match between the two, he began fighting with Deltoro, presumably as part of the act. But Nicholson then repeatedly stabbed and scraped Deltoro with a metal spike repeatedly until another wrestler pulled him away, as you can see in the video below [warning: graphic violence]:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/100 ... ng-referee
Wrestler Devon "Hannibal" Nicholson has been banned by World Class Pro Wrestling after he repeatedly stabbed referee Lando Deltoro with a metal spike during an event over the weekend, per TMZ Sports.
After Nicholson defeated Carlito in the staged match between the two, he began fighting with Deltoro, presumably as part of the act. But Nicholson then repeatedly stabbed and scraped Deltoro with a metal spike repeatedly until another wrestler pulled him away, as you can see in the video below [warning: graphic violence]:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/100 ... ng-referee
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‘Dr. Oz Show’ canceled by Sony Pictures as recent New Jersey resident Oz runs for Senate out of Pennsylvania
Sony Pictures on Monday said it will end its long-running “The Dr. Oz Show” next month, a move that comes weeks after host Mehmet Oz announced he will run for the Senate as a Republican out of Pennsylvania.
Sony did not cite Oz’s candidacy in its announcement that his syndicated show will be replaced by its spinoff, “The Good Dish.” That show, hosted by his daughter Daphne Oz, will premiere Jan. 17, three days after the last broadcast of “Dr. Oz.”
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/13/sony-ca ... vania.html
‘Dr. Oz Show’ canceled by Sony Pictures as recent New Jersey resident Oz runs for Senate out of Pennsylvania
Sony Pictures on Monday said it will end its long-running “The Dr. Oz Show” next month, a move that comes weeks after host Mehmet Oz announced he will run for the Senate as a Republican out of Pennsylvania.
Sony did not cite Oz’s candidacy in its announcement that his syndicated show will be replaced by its spinoff, “The Good Dish.” That show, hosted by his daughter Daphne Oz, will premiere Jan. 17, three days after the last broadcast of “Dr. Oz.”
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/13/sony-ca ... vania.html
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Socialist Twitch Streamer Banned For Calling White People ‘Cracker’
Amazon-owned streaming platform Twitch considers “cracker” a serious racial slur, a fact many only learned this week after socialist streamer Hasan Piker and others were banned for saying it. This latest bizarre moderation decision comes months after protests for Twitch’s failure to protect streamers of color for racism and harassment.
The ban wave began with Piker’s mods who were removed after using the words in chat earlier this week. Some of Piker’s fans considered the term hateful and out of line. Piker did not. “I’ve been called ‘cracker’ more times than every single one of you fucking pasty little cracker bitches in my chat, okay?” he said at one point.
https://kotaku.com/socialist-twitch-str ... 1848213042
Amazon-owned streaming platform Twitch considers “cracker” a serious racial slur, a fact many only learned this week after socialist streamer Hasan Piker and others were banned for saying it. This latest bizarre moderation decision comes months after protests for Twitch’s failure to protect streamers of color for racism and harassment.
The ban wave began with Piker’s mods who were removed after using the words in chat earlier this week. Some of Piker’s fans considered the term hateful and out of line. Piker did not. “I’ve been called ‘cracker’ more times than every single one of you fucking pasty little cracker bitches in my chat, okay?” he said at one point.
https://kotaku.com/socialist-twitch-str ... 1848213042
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Huh. Well I guess this account won't be allowed on Twitch, then.ap215 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 15, 2021 5:27 pm Socialist Twitch Streamer Banned For Calling White People ‘Cracker’
Amazon-owned streaming platform Twitch considers “cracker” a serious racial slur, a fact many only learned this week after socialist streamer Hasan Piker and others were banned for saying it. This latest bizarre moderation decision comes months after protests for Twitch’s failure to protect streamers of color for racism and harassment.
The ban wave began with Piker’s mods who were removed after using the words in chat earlier this week. Some of Piker’s fans considered the term hateful and out of line. Piker did not. “I’ve been called ‘cracker’ more times than every single one of you fucking pasty little cracker bitches in my chat, okay?” he said at one point.
https://kotaku.com/socialist-twitch-str ... 1848213042
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Urban Meyer fired by Jaguars in midnight move after less than one season on job
After dealing with multiple controversies, the Jacksonville Jaguars have finally had enough of Urban Meyer, who was fired by the team in a move that was announced after midnight on Thursday morning.
The firing ends a tumultuous run for Meyer, who was mired in several controversies during his short time in Jacksonville. The move by the team comes less than 12 hours after former Jags kicker Josh Lambo made an accusation that Meyer once kicked him during a team practice.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/urba ... on-on-job/
Urban Meyer fired by Jaguars in midnight move after less than one season on job
After dealing with multiple controversies, the Jacksonville Jaguars have finally had enough of Urban Meyer, who was fired by the team in a move that was announced after midnight on Thursday morning.
The firing ends a tumultuous run for Meyer, who was mired in several controversies during his short time in Jacksonville. The move by the team comes less than 12 hours after former Jags kicker Josh Lambo made an accusation that Meyer once kicked him during a team practice.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/urba ... on-on-job/
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Senate parliamentarian rejects Democrats' third attempt to include immigration in economic bill
(CNN)The Senate parliamentarian on Thursday rejected Democrats' third attempt to include immigration in President Joe Biden's economic bill, delivering a major blow to Democrats who have repeatedly sought to include immigration provisions in the Build Back Better bill.
It's the latest hit to the Biden administration's immigration agenda and likely marks the end of the road for providing protections to millions of undocumented immigrants through the budget process known as reconciliation, which would not require GOP votes.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/16/politics ... index.html
(CNN)The Senate parliamentarian on Thursday rejected Democrats' third attempt to include immigration in President Joe Biden's economic bill, delivering a major blow to Democrats who have repeatedly sought to include immigration provisions in the Build Back Better bill.
It's the latest hit to the Biden administration's immigration agenda and likely marks the end of the road for providing protections to millions of undocumented immigrants through the budget process known as reconciliation, which would not require GOP votes.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/16/politics ... index.html
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ICE needs to go and we need to make them go.ap215 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 16, 2021 7:22 pm Senate parliamentarian rejects Democrats' third attempt to include immigration in economic bill
(CNN)The Senate parliamentarian on Thursday rejected Democrats' third attempt to include immigration in President Joe Biden's economic bill, delivering a major blow to Democrats who have repeatedly sought to include immigration provisions in the Build Back Better bill.
It's the latest hit to the Biden administration's immigration agenda and likely marks the end of the road for providing protections to millions of undocumented immigrants through the budget process known as reconciliation, which would not require GOP votes.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/16/politics ... index.html
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Sportsman's Warehouse ends merger with Great Outdoors over FTC clearance concerns
Dec 2 (Reuters) - Outdoor sporting goods retailer Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc (SPWH.O) and Great Outdoors Group, owner of the Bass Pro Shops chain, have called off their merger deal, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday.
The decision follows feedback from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that led the companies to believe they would not receive clearance to close the deal, according to the filing.
https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/s ... 021-12-03/
Dec 2 (Reuters) - Outdoor sporting goods retailer Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc (SPWH.O) and Great Outdoors Group, owner of the Bass Pro Shops chain, have called off their merger deal, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday.
The decision follows feedback from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that led the companies to believe they would not receive clearance to close the deal, according to the filing.
https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/s ... 021-12-03/
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Texas is close to becoming the job-quitting capital of the country
DALLAS — Texas is making a strong run at becoming the quitter capital of the U.S. We know this because of new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
There is always a delay in putting these numbers together, so these are September figures. They show that Texas had the largest increase in the number of workers who said "I quit" in September.
https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/busi ... ed02634455
DALLAS — Texas is making a strong run at becoming the quitter capital of the U.S. We know this because of new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
There is always a delay in putting these numbers together, so these are September figures. They show that Texas had the largest increase in the number of workers who said "I quit" in September.
https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/busi ... ed02634455
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U.S. judge tosses $4.5 bln deal shielding Sacklers from opioid lawsuits
NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Reuters) - A federal judge overturned a roughly $4.5 billion settlement that legally shielded members of the Sackler family who stand accused of helping fuel the U.S. opioid epidemic, a decision that threatened to upend the bankruptcy reorganization of their company, OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP.
U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon said in a written opinion on Thursday the New York bankruptcy court that approved the settlement did not have authority to grant the Sacklers the legal protection from future opioid litigation that formed the linchpin of Purdue’s reorganization.
https://www.reuters.com/business/judge- ... ium=Social
NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Reuters) - A federal judge overturned a roughly $4.5 billion settlement that legally shielded members of the Sackler family who stand accused of helping fuel the U.S. opioid epidemic, a decision that threatened to upend the bankruptcy reorganization of their company, OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP.
U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon said in a written opinion on Thursday the New York bankruptcy court that approved the settlement did not have authority to grant the Sacklers the legal protection from future opioid litigation that formed the linchpin of Purdue’s reorganization.
https://www.reuters.com/business/judge- ... ium=Social
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Fox News loses bid to dismiss Dominion defamation lawsuit over election coverage
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fox News Network on Thursday lost its attempt to dismiss a $1.6 billion lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems Inc, a voting machine company that says Fox defamed it by amplifying conspiracy theories about its technology.
In a written ruling, Delaware court judge Eric Davis said Dominion had sufficiently alleged it was defamed by Fox News' 2020 election coverage and the case should proceed toward trial.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/compani ... uxbndlbing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fox News Network on Thursday lost its attempt to dismiss a $1.6 billion lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems Inc, a voting machine company that says Fox defamed it by amplifying conspiracy theories about its technology.
In a written ruling, Delaware court judge Eric Davis said Dominion had sufficiently alleged it was defamed by Fox News' 2020 election coverage and the case should proceed toward trial.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/compani ... uxbndlbing
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Longtime Kentucky state representative retires
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - State Rep. Reginald Meeks announced his retirement Friday from the Kentucky House of Representatives.
He will not serve out the remainder of his term. A special election for his 42nd District seat has yet to be announced.
https://www.wave3.com/2021/12/18/longti ... e-retires/
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - State Rep. Reginald Meeks announced his retirement Friday from the Kentucky House of Representatives.
He will not serve out the remainder of his term. A special election for his 42nd District seat has yet to be announced.
https://www.wave3.com/2021/12/18/longti ... e-retires/
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Paul Maurice resigns as Jets head coach, ending second-longest tenure in NHL
Paul Maurice is no longer at the helm of the Winnipeg Jets.
The team announced on Friday that Maurice has resigned as Jets head coach, adding that assistant Dave Lowry will serve as Winnipeg's interim coach after Maurice's departure.
https://sports.yahoo.com/paul-maurice-r ... 57241.html
Paul Maurice is no longer at the helm of the Winnipeg Jets.
The team announced on Friday that Maurice has resigned as Jets head coach, adding that assistant Dave Lowry will serve as Winnipeg's interim coach after Maurice's departure.
https://sports.yahoo.com/paul-maurice-r ... 57241.html
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Tay Conti Deletes Twitter After Sammy Guevara Rumors
AEW star Tay Conti has deleted her Twitter account after an announcement made by Sammy Guevara provoked ‘fans’ to start rumors.
Guevara announced yesterday that he and his fiancée Pam, who he had proposed to in an AEW ring on TV, had split up.
https://wrestletalk.com/news/tay-conti- ... ra-rumors/
AEW star Tay Conti has deleted her Twitter account after an announcement made by Sammy Guevara provoked ‘fans’ to start rumors.
Guevara announced yesterday that he and his fiancée Pam, who he had proposed to in an AEW ring on TV, had split up.
https://wrestletalk.com/news/tay-conti- ... ra-rumors/
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Democratic Rep. Albio Sires won't run for reelection in New Jersey: report
Rep. Albio Sires (D-N.J.) is reportedly joining a host of House Democrats who have decided not to run for reelection next year.
The New Jersey Globe reported late Sunday that Sires, who has represented New Jersey’s 8th congressional district since 2006, will leave the House after next year’s election.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5865 ... sey-report
Rep. Albio Sires (D-N.J.) is reportedly joining a host of House Democrats who have decided not to run for reelection next year.
The New Jersey Globe reported late Sunday that Sires, who has represented New Jersey’s 8th congressional district since 2006, will leave the House after next year’s election.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5865 ... sey-report
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Powerful House Democratic appropriator not seeking reelection
Longtime Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.), the powerful chairwoman of an Appropriations subcommittee overseeing immigration issues, will not seek reelection in 2022.
“Serving my Constituents in Congress has been the single most distinguished honor of my life," Roybal-Allard said in a statement Monday night. "Over my many years of public service, I have always strived to do that which is best to help improve my community and my country. After thirty years in the House of Representatives, the time has come for me to spend more time with my family. Therefore, I have decided not to seek reelection."
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5866 ... reelection
Longtime Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.), the powerful chairwoman of an Appropriations subcommittee overseeing immigration issues, will not seek reelection in 2022.
“Serving my Constituents in Congress has been the single most distinguished honor of my life," Roybal-Allard said in a statement Monday night. "Over my many years of public service, I have always strived to do that which is best to help improve my community and my country. After thirty years in the House of Representatives, the time has come for me to spend more time with my family. Therefore, I have decided not to seek reelection."
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5866 ... reelection
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Staffer on leave for directing third graders to act out scenes from Holocaust
A Washington D.C. elementary school staffer has been placed on leave after allegedly directing third graders to act out scenes from the Holocaust, including pretending to dig mass graves.
The incident took place Friday at Watkins Elementary School where students were assigned specific roles during library class.
https://www.aol.com/news/staffer-leave- ... 07821.html
A Washington D.C. elementary school staffer has been placed on leave after allegedly directing third graders to act out scenes from the Holocaust, including pretending to dig mass graves.
The incident took place Friday at Watkins Elementary School where students were assigned specific roles during library class.
https://www.aol.com/news/staffer-leave- ... 07821.html
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U.S. charges Russian businessman with hacking, insider trading
A Russian with close ties to the Kremlin decided to take a ski vacation to Switzerland with his family on his private jet.
That was a big mistake, considering he was in the crosshairs of the FBI.
https://www.nbcnews.com/investigations/ ... g-rcna9379
A Russian with close ties to the Kremlin decided to take a ski vacation to Switzerland with his family on his private jet.
That was a big mistake, considering he was in the crosshairs of the FBI.
https://www.nbcnews.com/investigations/ ... g-rcna9379
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Five arrested in connection with carjacking of House Democrat
Five suspects were arrested on Wednesday in connection with "an armed carjacking incident" earlier in the day involving Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.), authorities said.
Delaware State Police also announced that they had located the congresswoman's stolen car, a 2017 blue Acura MDX. Police added that those arrested were found inside the car.
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watc ... carjacking
Five suspects were arrested on Wednesday in connection with "an armed carjacking incident" earlier in the day involving Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.), authorities said.
Delaware State Police also announced that they had located the congresswoman's stolen car, a 2017 blue Acura MDX. Police added that those arrested were found inside the car.
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watc ... carjacking
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Tesla Puts Brakes on Playing Video Games While Driving
(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. is disabling a feature in its vehicles that allowed drivers and passengers to play video games while driving, a U.S. highway-safety regulator said Thursday, one day after opening a formal investigation.
https://infinityweb.co.in/tesla-puts-br ... ing-156472
(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. is disabling a feature in its vehicles that allowed drivers and passengers to play video games while driving, a U.S. highway-safety regulator said Thursday, one day after opening a formal investigation.
https://infinityweb.co.in/tesla-puts-br ... ing-156472
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As I understand it, the video game feature was only available to the passenger, not the driver. (You would hope so).
That said, of course, I'm not sure it's the best of ideas to be having anybody playing Grand Theft Auto while the car is driving.
That said, of course, I'm not sure it's the best of ideas to be having anybody playing Grand Theft Auto while the car is driving.
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